iDKHOW in Chicago

About iDKHOW

iDKHOW is a two-piece band featuring Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman, emerging from the alternative rock scene with a sound that straddles emo sensibility and indie rock irreverence. Weekes, known for his work with The Brobecks, brought songwriting chops to the project while Seaman provided tight, precise drumming. The band's early output caught attention for its slacker energy and genuinely weird subject matter delivered with deadpan intensity. Songs like Choke showcase their ability to make anxious, introspective lyrics feel almost conversational rather than desperate. They've built a dedicated following by refusing to take themselves too seriously while actually caring about the craft, a balancing act that resonates with people tired of both irony and sincerity as separate extremes. Their presence feels less like a band with a mission statement and more like the work of two people making music they wanted to hear.

Shows are tight and weird in equal measure. Weekes has this detached stage presence that somehow holds attention, while Seaman locks in drumming that hits harder live. Crowds tend toward genuine fans rather than casual listeners, people who actually know the deeper cuts. Lots of singalongs on choruses but it never tips into crowd-service territory.

Known for Choke, Web Weaver, Leave Me Alone, Absinthe, The Funeral

iDKHOW + Chicago

iDKHOW brought their theatrical brand of alternative rock to Chicago's Concord Music Hall in November 2024, delivering a 19-song set that balanced fan favorites with deeper cuts. The show opened with 'Leave Me Alone' and worked through a setlist that showcased their range—from the darker atmospherics of 'DOWNSIDE' and 'Visitation of the Ghost' to the more playful 'Nobody Likes the Opening Band' and 'Razzmatazz.' They closed out the main set with 'Choke,' ending on a note that felt both chaotic and perfectly measured. The band's ability to shift between theatrical melodrama and genuine musicianship made for a show that rewarded longtime listeners.

iDKHOW in Chicago News

• Boys Like Girls Announce Tour with iDKHOW and Arrows In Action idobi · Nov 3, 2025
• Waterparks announce 2025 North American headline tour Kerrang! · Jul 22, 2025
• iDKHOW announces iMPENDiNG GLOOM Tour Melodic Magazine · Jun 9, 2025
• I Don’t Know How But They Found Me announce fall headlining tour Substream Magazine · May 30, 2024
• IDKHOW And Joywave Announce Co-Headlining Tour Prelude Press · May 31, 2022

Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's alternative rock landscape has always had room for artists who blur genre lines and embrace theatrical presentation. The city's venues like Concord Music Hall have become crucial stops for bands that don't fit neatly into mainstream categories—acts that lean into visual storytelling and unconventional song structures. iDKHOW fits naturally into this ecosystem, where audiences appreciate musicians willing to take risks with their sound and presentation.

Chicago road trip to see iDKHOW?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.